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(1860-1927). U.S. general Leonard Wood was born in Winchester, New Hampshire.; colonel in Rough Riders regiment in Spanish-American War, remained in Cuba as governor 1899-1902; served in Philippines 1903-08; advocate of preparedness before World War I and originated military training camps; returned to Philippines as governor 1921; advanced leprosy control; Fort Leonard Wood named for him.